• What kind of teacher do our changing times call for?

• How must schools evolve to meet the challenges of the ‘Never Normal’?

• How can global cooperation shape the future of education?

Program:

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8:45 - Registration

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PLENARY SESSION

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9:15 – Welcome, Eurofortis/KNOWLO Global

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9:35-10:10 – “Creating educational professionals for the future ~ not followers of the past”, Jozefa Fawcett, MA (HRM), Chartered Fellow CIPD, FHEA, FIoL, FInstCPD, Recognised Excellence Expert, United Kingdom

As an educator it is vital to remain up to date and progressive in our teaching practices. This becomes especially challenging by the emergence of AI in our teaching and learning environments. The question is no longer how are we keeping up with the students, but more importantly how are we keeping ourselves as educators relevant?  This opening talk positions an important question for us all: are we AI cautious or AI curious?

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10:10-10:45 – “ How to Turn Challenges into Learning Opportunities”, Jana Chynoradska, founder and Development Lead of Learn & Lead Innovation and President of the International Association of Innovative Teachers and Managers in Education (IAITME), Slovakia

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Beyond Readiness: Growing Together as Learning Communities (A New Paradigm of Learning and Leading in Education)

In today’s rapidly changing world, educational institutions face unprecedented challenges that demand more than simple readiness — they require a mindset of continuous learning and collaboration. This keynote introduces a new paradigm of learning and leading in education, one that shifts from managing change to co-creating it.

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10:45-11:05 – Coffee break

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11:05-11:25 – “Inclusive environment ‘architecture’ – practical examples”, Dace Skeranska, director, 3. Special School, Latvia

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11:25-11:45 - “Implementing major reform with the tools of quality management: what we gained and what we lost”, Eveli Kuklane, Head of School, Võru County Education and Technology Centre, Estonia (online)

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11:45 – 12:10 – “Diversity 2.0: From Social Inclusion to Systemic Diversity Management”, Rasma Pīpiķe, Systemic diversity management expert, RTU researcher, Latvia

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12:10 – 13:00 – Panel discussion "Ready or Not? Schools and Teachers in the ‘Never Normal’”

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Vanda Novoksonova, KNOWLO Global Board Member; Rasma Pīpiķe, Systemic diversity management expert; Angela Jafarova, Co-founder of Datorium; Dace Skeranska, 3. Special School, director; Marge Kroonmäe, Head of VET of Estonian Quality Agency for Education (HAKA)

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13:00 – 13:20 – “Growing Beyond Borders: The Mindset of Global Collaboration”, Vanda Novoksonova, Eurofortis group, KNOWLO Global Board Member, EFQM certified trainer and Global Quality Award assessor, Latvia

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13:20-14:20 – Lunch and networking

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WORKSHOPS

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14:20-15:00 – “Living the principles of a smart person: The path to a safe environment and a better life”, Practical Workshop  with Jana Chynoradska

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​My contribution to the conference presents the Principles of Modern Man as a path to mental health and a safe environment in schools, communities, and in the lives of individuals. I will show that a safe place is not just a space, but a culture of trust, open communication, and relationships that begins within ourselves. In my presentation, I will explain how principles such as courage, proactivity, teamwork, intuition, openness, perseverance, patience, gratitude, self-belief, the ability to act, and kindness to oneself and others promote a better life and healthier relationships. The Learn & Lead concept is an acronym for a short story that puts these principles into practice and offers a step-by-step guide to creating a safe place for ourselves and others. The afternoon workshop will allow participants to experience these principles in practice, share experiences, and take away specific tools for creating a safe environment in their own work and everyday life.

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15:00 – 15:40 – “From ideas to action: An intercultural cooperation workshop”, Practical Workshop  with Vanda Novoksonova

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​This workshop invites participants to explore how diverse perspectives can spark creativity and drive collaboration. Through interactive activities and group discussions, participants will learn practical tools for transforming ideas into collective action while navigating cultural differences with openness and empathy. This workshop fosters mutual understanding, teamwork, and innovation across cultures.

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15:40- 16:20 – “Glocalising AI Approaches in Education: Working with a Blueprint”, Practical Workshop  with Jozefa Fawcett

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The challenge of integrating AI into education isn't one-size-fits-all. What works in one cultural context may not translate effectively to another. This workshop introduces a practical blueprint for 'glocalising' AI approaches - the term 'glocalising' (global plus local) means we're not simply copying what works elsewhere, but thoughtfully adapting it to fit our own reality. This blueprint is the result of 12 months of global research conducted as part of the ICDE Technology and Innovation Network. We'll explore how to balance international AI innovations with the specific needs, values, and constraints of your own institution and community. Through collaborative discussion and practical frameworks, participants will begin to map out how AI tools and pedagogies can be implemented in ways that respect local educational traditions whilst embracing future-ready capabilities. This is about creating sustainable, culturally responsive AI integration - not importing solutions that don't fit your reality.

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16:20 – 16:30 – Final words and closing